Industry Relationships

Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical expertise or education. Cleveland Clinic strives to make scientific advances that will benefit patient care and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. In order for the discoveries of Cleveland Clinic physicians' and scientists' laboratories and investigations to benefit the public, these discoveries must be commercialized in partnership with industry. As experts in their fields, Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists are often sought after by industry to consult, provide expertise and education.

To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/27/2018, Dr. Blades has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing.
In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

291 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall

Star Ratings

4.9 out of 5

Explains

4.8

Listens

4.9

Courtesy, Respect & Concern

4.9

Knows Medical History

4.8

Time Spent with Patient

4.9

Patient Rating of Doctor

4.9

24 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2019

He is a very through doctor. He takes time to explain your care& concerns.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2019

Dr. Blades and his nurse Kelly and his nurse who takes vitals and greets you are excellent. They are caring, compassionate and genuinely concerned about you and your needs. The office staff is very efficient and kind.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2019

Excellent - I could not ask for better compassion from Dr. Blades or the staff. This was my first Colonoscopy and Endoscopy so I was a little nervous but everyone made me feel at ease. I really appreciated Dr. Blades and the staff's care before and after the procedures. Thank you !

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2019

Dr. Blades is one of the most courteous, professional, physicians I've have had the pleasure to meet.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2019

Dr Blades and staff were excellent.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2018

This family has been seeing Dr. Edmund Blades for quite some time and we wouldn't see anyone else. He is the greatest!

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2018

I love Dr. Blades. He has always made me feel better - knowing he takes good care of me. His staff is exceptional also - just like him.

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2018

Dr. Blades is a wonderful, kind and professional doctor and has a nice sense of humor.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2018

It was a very good experience. Dr. Blades was great.

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2018

I come from Alabama to see Dr Blades and will continue to do so. He is the best and I've referred many family and friends to him he never diisapoints

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2018

Dr. Blades is an asset to the Clinic as is his staff !

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2018

Dr Blades runs an efficient operation

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2018

Dr. Blades is a great doctor. very knowledgeable, explains everything very well and listens to his patients. His assistant, Kelli, is amazing as well!

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2018

I saw Dr. Blades for a routine colonoscopy. I did not have to wait and was taken in and it was over in a very timely manner.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2018

All went very well with Dr Blades. I was discouraged when Dr Harris left the Clinic as I was with him for about 20 years, but I am confident Dr Blades will take care of my GI issues. As far as scheduling problems the Clinic does not yet have schedules for 2019 and I was told to try back in Oct. However since my 6 month appointment would fall in mid-January I just called and scheduled it for late Dec. We have run into problems when we were told we couldn't schedule for the next year at our appointment and then when we called when we were told to we had very few options for appointments.

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2018

*Dr. Blades has helped me through a difficult medical condition. Diagnosed me and now on right path. He's a wonderful, smart doctor.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2018

Dr. Blades has been my GI for 28 years. I couldn't ask for a better doctor. besides saving my life more once he is very easy to talk to and gives very straight answers. He even gave me his cell phone number in case of any emergency and has even called me personally at times I've been in the hospital and he's been on vacation. he truly cares about his patients and I pray he never retires

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2018

it is extremely annoying to reach an automated phone system when trying to contact your physician's office. I might expect to be routed to their office via a phone tree, but when one has to listen to menu selections 3-4 times, it gets frustrating. There should be a direct contact number available staffed by a human being.

Reviewed on May 31, 2018

dr blades and his staff are always helpful and courteous. He always puts patient care first.

Reviewed on May 30, 2018

Dr. Edmund Blades and his staff are always professional and caring. The facility has ample free parking, is always clean and has a very nice waiting area for family.

Reviewed on May 24, 2018

Dr. blades and his,staff was exceptionally concerned about my health. I was so pleased..